Blanket Purchase Order for removal of animal heads for rabies surveillance for fiscal year July 1… and 3 more items

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order (Contract No. C76645) effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $592. The contract provides animal health and disposal services to support rabies surveillance operations in Putnam County. Services include removal and submission of animal heads for rabies testing at $57.50 per specimen, animal euthanasia services at $55 per procedure, anesthesia-box down procedures at $35 per service, and cremation without ash return at $50 per cremation. The contract is structured on an as-needed basis subject to approval by Putnam County Environmental Health and Epidemiology staff.

The contract establishes a framework for procurement of veterinary and animal handling services necessary to support disease surveillance and public health protection activities. Animal head specimens will be submitted by Putnam County Environmental Health and Epidemiology staff to a veterinary provider for rabies testing. Each line item specifies a quantity of three units, indicating anticipated but not guaranteed utilization during the fiscal year performance period. All services are contingent upon documented need and written approval from authorized Putnam County health department personnel.